abduct
The word “abduct” has 2 syllables: ab-duct.
It's pronounced as /əbˈdʌkt/.
What is synonym and antonym for abduct?
In the thesaurus, “abduct” has 3 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abduct along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abduct
- kidnap
- seize
- snatch
Antonyms for abduct
- deliver
- give
- redeem
- rescue
- restore
- return
Meanings of abduct
- verb
- To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap.
- To draw away, as a limb or other part, from the median axis of the body.
Example Sentences
- The mysterious organization tried to abduct the scientist to obtain classified information.
- Witnesses reported seeing a UFO that seemed to attempt to abduct livestock from the nearby farm.
- Law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to prevent criminals from attempting to abduct children.
- The spy narrowly escaped an attempt to abduct her during a covert mission.
- The movie plot revolved around a group of aliens planning to abduct Earth's leaders for an intergalactic experiment.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abduct, such as: deliver, give, kidnap, redeem, rescue, restore, return.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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